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Manatee County

Manatee County restores beaches with unique sand-sifting process after hurricanes

Listen: Three major hurricanes pushed sand up to homes and on streets in Manatee County this year. Now, crews are wrapping up a unique sand-sifting process designed to preserve the beauty of the beaches.   Brad...

The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 4, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Chronister withdraws as Trump’s pick to head the DEA President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, withdrew his name from consideration last night according to AP....
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Voters issue stunning rebuke to DeSantis and developers in Manatee and Sarasota races 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and 3 local developers were rebuked with six out of seven candidates they supported defeated.
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Residents were uninformed of Lake Manatee dam risk before Debby

Manatee County officials reduced outflow at a Lake Manatee dam 48 hours before Debby instead of increasing it ahead of forecasted rainfall.
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A court backs the appointment by Gov. DeSantis of a Manatee County School Board member

An appeals court Friday ruled that Gov. Ron DeSantis should be able to appoint a successor for a Manatee County School Board member.

The Scoop: Fri. August 9th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A bomb threat disrupts a film festival in winter park, an 11 year old is shot in St. Pete, and flooding is still effecting Manatee County.
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Organization works to fill gaps Manatee Memorial left after cuts for uninsured care

We Care Manatee is trying to ensure patients get the care they need after Manatee Memorial cut funding for uninsured and low-income patients.

The Scoop: Tues. June 4th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Burn Ban in effect in Manatee County. Hillsborough County will receive funding for electric school buses
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DeSantis appoints James Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections.

Manatee County offers new way to explore nature preserve

Listen: An almost 700-acre preserve in northwest Bradenton is home to untouched nature and wildlife. And on Wednesday, Manatee County officials announced a more inclusive way for all to explore the preserve. Robinson Preserve has...
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

The campus can hear from the finalists for president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

The three presidential finalists will take part in forums, according to the State College of Florida website.
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A malpractice case against Manatee Memorial Hospital gets a go-ahead

A court revived a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by a man who alleged he suffered hip fractures while unconscious after a drug overdose.
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